Jigawa State Governor Visits UBEC, Seek Stronger Support for Basic Education in the State

The Executive Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency Umar Namadi, has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC),  Aisha Garba, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The visit focused on strengthening the partnership between Jigawa State and UBEC, with particular emphasis on addressing critical challenges in the basic … Read more

UBEC Executive Secretary Receives NIMC DG, Engr. Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote

The Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, welcomed the Director General/CEO of NIMC, Engr. Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, alongside Princess Aderemi Adebowale, National Programme Manager of the Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding Programme, and senior NIMC officials, for a strategic discussion on enhancing pupil enrollment in Nigeria. The DG/CEO, NIMC highlighted the President’s commitment to using … Read more

UBEC Executive Secretary Receives Bureau of Public Procurement Team

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, received the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowole Adedokun, along with his management team at the Commission’s headquarters. The visit aimed to support the Executive Secretary in strengthening procurement processes within UBEC and to advocate for collaboration in ensuring … Read more

UBEC Executive Secretary Addresses National Assembly, Advocates for Strengthened Basic Education Framework

The Executive Secretary, @AishaMGarba , addressed the National Assembly at the public hearing on the amendment of the UBEC Act, 2004. She expressed appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Barau Jibrin @barauijibrin , the minority leader distinguished Senator Abba Moro, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, @mrla7411 Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary) @Sen_mrla_media Rt. Hon. Mark … Read more

UBEC Executive Secretary Engages Nasarawa Governor, Education Stakeholders on Expanding Access to Quality Education

The Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba met with Governor Abdullahi Sule, of Nasarawa State @GovNasarawa Commissioner for Education Dr. John Mamman, SUBEB Executive Chairman Alhaji Muhammed Musa Dan’azumi, and other education stakeholders to reinforce efforts in expanding access to quality education and addressing the challenge of out-of-school children. The Governor has shown strong commitment to basic education through … Read more

CODE Team Pays Courtesy Visit to UBEC Executive Secretary to Discuss Basic Education Development

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, recently received a courtesy visit from Connected Development (CODE), led by its Chief Executive, Hamzat Lawal, along with his team. The purpose of the visit was to explore potential collaboration opportunities between CODE and UBEC, particularly in the development of the Basic Education … Read more

Executive Secretary, UBEC, Aisha Garba Forges Stronger Partnership with Nasarawa State to Boost Basic Education

Lafia, Nasarawa State – March 5, 2025 – In a dynamic move to strengthen basic education delivery, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, embarked on her inaugural official visit to Nasarawa State, signaling a new era of collaborative partnership. Garba, accompanied by key UBEC directors, including Alh. Adamu Misau … Read more

UBEC and Gates Foundation Explore Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Basic Education

On February 11, 2025, the Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, received the representatives from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in her office, to explore collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing basic education in Nigeria. The discussions centered around potential partnerships involving grants and technical support to strengthen educational initiatives across the country. A key focus of … Read more

UBEC, NSA Partner to Strengthen Basic Education and Ensure Safe Learning Environments in Nigeria

The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, met with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to collaborate on reforming basic education in Nigeria. The discussion focused on strengthening the education delivery system, enhancing the effectiveness of the commission, collaboration and ensuring safe learning environments for all children. Both parties committed to working together on … Read more

New UBEC Executive Secretary Hajiya Aisha Garba Visits Abuja Headquarters to Kickstart Visionary Leadership in Basic Education Reform

Left to Right: Prof. Bala Zakari (Deputy ES - Technical), Hajiya Aisha Garba (New UBEC ES), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi (Former UBEC ES)

Hajiya Aisha Garba, the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), made her inaugural familiarization visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on December 20, 2024. Garba, an international development specialist with over 24 years of experience in transformative education programmes, was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to lead UBEC’s efforts … Read more

Dame (Mrs.) Comfort Iheme – Rep. South East


She hails from Bende LGA of Abia State. She holds a B.Sc, 1987 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Dr. Danjuma Adamu Dabo – Rep. North East

Dr. Danjuma hails from Bauchi State. He obtained M.Sc Public Administration and Policy Analysis from the University of Abuja, MBA form Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Ph.D Economics from the Loughborough University, UK.